When bruxism (teeth grinding) occurs for a prolonged period of time, teeth will begin to wear down and may eventually break. As a matter of fact, multiple dental crown restorations are a likely eventuality for any teeth grinding habit that goes untreated. But what about tooth decay? Is it possible that bruxism can increase the… Read more »
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Is Your Toothache Serious?
Determining the cause behind a toothache can be very important to your oral health. In some cases, toothaches are nothing more than fleeting sensitivities. In other cases, however, they can be a symptom of a serious oral health problem. How, then, can you tell the difference? Toothaches will often have slightly different characteristics depending upon… Read more »
A Closer Look at a Porcelain Crown
Out of the many types of dental crowns, your Brighton dentist, Dr. Thomas Villani, prefers to place a porcelain crown whenever possible. Your Brighton dentist prefers porcelain crowns because they offer his patients the best cosmetic results of any dental crown being manufactured today. What sets porcelain crowns apart from other crowns is the level… Read more »
Brighton Dentist: Three Things You Should Know About Porcelain Crowns
Did you know that there are several types of dental crowns? In the past, crowns were typically made out of metal. Very strong, but highly visible, these crowns were sturdy enough for the job of reinforcing a tooth, but they lacked the subtlety and discretion that comes with a good cosmetic restoration. In recent years,… Read more »
